Focolare Foundation
The Focolare Foundation serves as a catalyst for change, providing financial support, resources, expertise, and capacity-building to empower communities and organizations while amplifying the impact of grassroots initiatives. This approach drives meaningful outreach and supports projects such as Focolare Media, the Focolare Forum for Dialogue and Culture, and numerous other national and international initiatives. Our work is guided by four core activities: Partnerships and Initiatives; Development and Fundraising; Investments; and Grantmaking.
Key facts about Focolare Foundation
In short: Focolare Foundation gave $5.6M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $1.4M), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 27-0944965
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,604,747
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $1,401,187
- Median grant
- $214,602
- Total assets
- $7,063,824
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$7.1M
Annual Giving
$5.6M
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
About Focolare Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Focolare Foundation is a public charity, based in Bronx, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5.6M. Net investment income was $93K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 4 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Focolare Movement Womens Branch East Coast Work Of Mary ($5.0M). Together the top 4 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focolare Movement Womens Branch East Coast Work Of Mary Hyde Park, NY | Focolare is an ecclesial movement for spiritual and social renewal. Officially known as the "Work of Mary," it was founded in Trent, Italy in 1943 by Chiara Lubich and her closest friends, and approved by the Catholic Church in 1962. The movement has now reached 183 countries, and more than 2 million people share closely in the life of the movement and its work. These grants helped fund local Focolare community activities of lay people, a Washington, DC based activity called the Focolare Hub, Racial Equity (Courageous Conversations), the Youth Center for North America (YCNA), and other activities of the Focolare Movement. | $5,022,713 |
| Focolare Media New York, NY | Focolare Media is the North American publishing house of the Focolare Movement. Through New City Press it publishes books on Focolare spirituality and other religious topics, its magazine, Living City, addresses current religious topics, and its web and social media presence promotes the Focolare message of peace and unity. Working with 153 contributors in 2025 Focolare Media published 12 new books, 82 articles, 33 podcast stories, and 52 videos. Its outreach through over 41,500 books distributed and 2,103 online event participants has affected 10,300 email subscribers, 72 universities, and 162 church communities including 217 Catholic bishops. | $250,977 |
| Focolare Movement Mariapolis Luminosa Work of Mary Hyde Park, NY | The Focolare Foundation is rooted in the rich legacy of Mariapolis Luminosa, an over forty year experience in Hyde Park, New York that continues to inspire and guide our mission. To strengthen the Focolare Movement for future generations, we have established a dedicated endowment fund supported by donations and proceeds from the sale of the Mariapolis Luminosa property. An endowment fund is a permanent financial resource where the initial funds are invested, and the earnings are used to support the Movement's activities. This ensures steady, long-term financial stability, allowing contributions from the past, present, and future to create a lasting impact for generations to come. | $178,227 |
| Focolare Movement Mens Branch Hyde Park, NY | Focolare is an ecclesial movement for spiritual and social renewal. Officially known as the "Work of Mary," it was founded in Trent, Italy in 1943 by Chiara Lubich and her closest friends, and approved by the Catholic Church in 1962. The movement has now reached 183 countries, and more than 2 million people share closely in the life of the movement and its work. These grants helped fund local Focolare community activities of lay people, including youth, and priests, and the Economy of Communion which is a network of companies that share their earnings with the poor and invest in their communities. | $152,830 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,063,824 |
| Revenue | $7,541,468 |
| Expenses | $7,327,508 |
| Net Investment Income | $92,888 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Focolare Foundation is led by Christian Veldboer, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christian Veldboer
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emery Koenig
Director & Chair Person
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Tsui
Director & Vice Chair Person
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Domenico Casella
Director & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Chesser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Teresa Fronza
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Focolare Foundation
How much does Focolare Foundation give each year?
Focolare Foundation gave $5.6M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Focolare Foundation's typical grant size?
Focolare Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $214,602, and its average grant was $1,401,187, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Focolare Foundation give grants?
Focolare Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hyde Park, NY (3 grants).
Does Focolare Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Focolare Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Focolare Foundation?
Focolare Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What is Focolare Foundation's EIN?
Focolare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0944965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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